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• Blog / Advice

  How does one write a first post? This probably isn't the way...

  

  So, let me tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a man who ... of eternity and create a legend—a legend that people would whisper about across the shores of Valhalla. Then, after writing a slew of blogs

  • by kellen manning
  • December 12, 2019
• Blog / About Decisions

  Holding out for a piece of Pi because there wasn't enough to go around the first time

  

  Over a week has passed since Pi day, and the reality of the MIT ... admission, there is a bit of role reversal as a new decision date approaches ... . Those accepting a spot on the Waiting List, need to choose another

  • by David duKor-Jackson
  • March 26, 2012
• Blog / MISTI

  Jump into a new comfort zone!

  

  applications both in medicine and in fundamental polymer chemistry. MISTI was a ... Germany was a perfect opportunity to jump into a different comfort zone, work on great research, visit incredible places, and have a truly unique

  • by MISTI Program
  • October 19, 2011
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Is there really a swim test?

  Yup, there's a swim test! There's an awesome variety of physical ... requirement can be met by completing a beginner swim course or electing to test out. Courses generally meet twice a week for 40 minutes. The program
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Gerald Fink’s “What Is a Gene?” one of those cool talks that happen at MIT all the time

  

  In 1981, Gerald Fink was a professor at Cornell and a member of a ... . At the time, this was considered a "radical experiment" that faced much opposition. Fink remembers being a part of one meeting about Whitehead in which

  • by Abby H. '20
  • April 11, 2019
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I submit a creative/maker portfolio as a QuestBridge applicant?

  QuestBridge applicants submit portfolios using the same system that all other MIT applicants use. Portfolio submissions are not expected nor required. To learn more about the different kinds of portfolios…
• Blog / MIT Life

  I saw a turkey the other day… hello, world!

  

  ...which may not be a big deal to most of you, but since I was on a ... ’s driveway, I thought it warranted a mention. It’s not like there isn ... Necklace, a series of connected parks/green spaces designed by Frederick Law

  • by Alina G. '11
  • July 14, 2010
• Blog / IAP

  A Visitor In My Own Hometown Yeah, so it was boring. But it's still where I spent the better portion of…

  

  other night after a long day of travel and lugging. Good to be back, but I'm glad I had a time to see my parents, friends, and get a taste of home while newly a visitor. I spent a lot of time pre-MIT longing for my days

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • January 9, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  A Day at the Beach: Quick Trips From MIT The ocean is only a short train ride or drive away!

  (or going to college) in the Boston area is a real luxury because the ocean is only a short train ride or drive away. In fact, many of ... train or a ferry. This means that the trips wind up being really

  • by mitblogs
  • October 24, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  RA Selection Day 5 and a day off (kinda)

  

  '00) and a current student (from the Middle East). Aside from some ... Castle (one of 13 Indian restaurants within a mile of MIT, according to Yahoo Yellow Pages). Today, Marilee gave us a day off to rest and catch

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 21, 2005
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do I need a high school diploma to apply?

  MIT doesn't have any age requirements and doesn't require high school completion to apply. Each year we receive a small number of applications from ... school classes, a strong academic foundation in high school both improves
• FAQ / First-year application

  Can I apply for first-year admission if I already have a degree?

  MIT doesn't accept applications for first-year admission if you currently hold an undergraduate degree. Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree may not apply to MIT for a second degree in a new field
• Blog / MIT Life

  Colors of Campus and other random things on my camera.

  

  A few snippets of life .   Inspired by Kai's Parallel Universe Post      

  • by Richard O. '28
  • February 28, 2025
• Blog / Announcements

  New bloggers? New bloggers! [cue fanfare]

  

  ! Please give a warm welcome to: Aiden H. ‘28 from Loveland, Colorado ... a Victorian woman but now creates chaotic Google Docs at 2AM (though ... Rico, and a writer of heartfelt birthday letters to her friends 🎂

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • September 7, 2024
• Blog / Academics & Research

  class sketching an adventure in speedrunned pedagogy

  

  explain the kinds of things I learned, in a very simplified manner, as a ... property. For example: L = {(a, b, c) | a + b = c} is a language of ... +w reversed | w a string of symbols} is the language of palindromes etc

  • by Uzay G. '26
  • December 23, 2023
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Semester of poetry

  

  It's been a while. I meant to post sooner but I got sidetracked, and ... Poetry Workshop class this semester, where each week you come in with a ... felt like there was a search for patterns I really enjoyed there. It was

  • by Uzay G. '26
  • November 24, 2023
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Links Sent to My Group Chat from the past month

  

  I'm a group chat kind of person -- I really am bad at individual ... Cami: A link to vote for my classes and the blogpost Aiden: Normeo and ... : This video of Cho Gue-Sung getting a little [annotation note="Imagine me

  • by Cami M. '23
  • December 23, 2022
• Blog / Academics & Research

  One Last Look Back 201920192019

  

  With a little less than an hour to go to 2020, I'm feeling some kind ... exciting.  But mainly, it just makes me feel kinda old and a tad bit anxious ... , when the future (the one where you have to be a responsible adult and

  • by Afeefah K. '21
  • December 31, 2019
• Blog / How to Human

  cooling off it snowed? snew?

  

  seems to go right. Frustration is a part of the human experience and a ... to appreciate the good things, like a letter from home, fried eggs and toast, or powdery snow on a sunny day. When everything sucks, try to

  • by Abby H. '20
  • March 1, 2019
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Dear July A video experiment just for the heck of it

  

  Hey friends! This post is a little unconventional and inspired ... creates an annual video series called "Letters to July," sort of like a ... current feelings to a personified July. Because of my summer class (to be

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • July 30, 2014